Hands-on training in electric drives, high-voltage systems, battery management and vehicle diagnostics, built around IMI-linked certification.
The Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Laboratory (H&EV Lab) is a Centre of Excellence established in 2024 under the Department of Mechatronics Engineering at KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology.
The Centre supports education, practical skill development and applied research in conventional automotive systems, hybrid vehicles and electric mobility. It provides hands-on exposure to automotive electrical and electronic systems, vehicle communication networks, electric drives, high-voltage systems, battery management, charging infrastructure and vehicle diagnostics. Its facilities include hybrid and electric vehicle training modules, internal combustion engine trainers, a computerised hybrid engine test rig coupled with an eddy-current dynamometer, automotive workshop equipment and engineering workstations.
The Centre conducts and facilitates workshops, internships and professional training programmes to strengthen industry-relevant competencies. Through its IMI-linked training activities and engagement with industry partners, it aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and automotive-sector requirements. It also promotes interdisciplinary projects and research in vehicle performance, electrification, energy efficiency, diagnostics and green mobility.
To be a globally recognised transdisciplinary Centre of Excellence in hybrid and electric vehicle technology, developing technical and professional competencies among students to meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry.
Powertrain configurations, vehicle dynamics and energy management.
Battery chemistry, monitoring, thermal management and safety.
Traction motors, converters, inverters and regenerative braking.
Safe handling, fault identification, measurement and troubleshooting of high-voltage systems.
CAN, LIN and MOST bus systems, sensors and electronic control.
Engine performance analysis on the computerised hybrid engine test rig with eddy-current dynamometer.
EV charging systems, vehicle integration and green mobility solutions.
Unitrain base unit; Elotrain; CAN bus with VW Golf V passenger door; 48 V on-board network; high-voltage drives; DC/AC conversion; battery disconnect and interlock; DC/DC converter; fuel-cell trainer; Car Train; electric-drive motor diagnosis; LIN/MOST bus; generator; ABS/ASR/ESP; Lab SOFT (13 course modules)
Audi Q5 cut-section; MPFI petrol and CRDI diesel engine training modules; MPFI and CRDI electronic fuel-injection instruction boards
Hybrid engine test rig coupled with an eddy-current dynamometer
Component paint booth; 3D wheel aligner; digital wheel balancer; tyre changer; wall-mounted tyre inflator
Dell Precision/OptiPlex 3660 Tower; Intel Core i7-12700 / i7-13700; NVIDIA T1000 / RTX A400 graphics; SSD storage; 24-inch monitors
IMI-linked automotive training and certification activities.
IMI-linked Centre of Excellence activities, automotive skills development and training/certification framework
MoU: June 2025, activeHybrid and electric vehicle training systems and specialist learning equipment
MoU: September 2024, active80 and 25 participants. Student and faculty engagement in electric-vehicle technologies, held 1:30–4:00 PM in the MI and EEE classrooms.
40 registered (36 students and 4 faculty/staff).
Associate Professor, Centre Coordinator / Centre Manager
megalingammurugan.a@kpriet.ac.inCompleting the IMI Level 1 and Level 2 certifications in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles was a valuable learning experience that enhanced my technical knowledge and practical skills in EV technologies, battery systems and vehicle diagnostics. As a faculty member, this certification will enable me to strengthen hands-on learning and equip students with the skills required for the evolving electric vehicle industry.
Dr. R. SampathkumarAssistant Professor III, Mechatronics
After completing the IMI certifications in the Hybrid and Electric Vehicles programme, I had a better understanding of power electronics, battery management systems, powertrain mechanics, energy management and vehicle maintenance. The Level 1 and 2 training gave me hands-on learning and a better view of how the entire hybrid and electric vehicle system works.
Bsouop Ndie Consty SidoineII Year, Mechatronics
After completing the IMI Level 1 and 2 certifications, I understood the modern advancements in automobile technology. In Level 2, I could practically grasp fault diagnostics on the whole hybrid and electric vehicle setup. The training added valuable domain knowledge from a globally recognised body.
Yogeesh UIV Year, Mechatronics
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